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Baldia factory fire: Chief fire officer allegedly suspended
Source add KMC administrator brought in former CFO Kazim Raza to replace fire officer.
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UNHCR approached: Petition drags Pakistan into Kargil ‘war crime’
Petition alleges captain, five jawans subjected to torture, killed.
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Key projects: PAC smells corruption in use of foreign funds
Members fear projects financed via Kerry-Lugar package could be subject to financial impropriety.
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Death row prisoners: The fate of thousands ‘hanging’ in the balance
With possibility that capital punishment may be replaced with life imprisonment, there is absence of a clear policy.
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Mullah Nazir disclaims hand in Mehsud expulsion from Wana
Jirga had set Dec 5 deadline for Mehsud tribesmen to leave Wana.
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PML-N inches closer to pre-poll deal with BNP
BNP and PML-N leadership discuss preliminary steps towards seat adjustments.
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National Assembly session: PPP, PML-N lawmakers spar over Kalabagh dam
MNA Khawaja Saad Rafiq denies PML-N’s hand in LHC decision on disputed project.
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In the pipeline?: Zardari visit delay raises questions over gas deal
Officials deny Tehran visit has been cancelled.
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Turkey summit: Karzai to confront Zardari over spy attack
Afghan president to submit evidence, which suggested bomber was from Quetta, to Zardari.
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PPP lawmaker’s wailing over Hindu girl’s plight
Nusrat Javeed.
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RIC staff to be trained in UK
Institute to start functioning from December 25.
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Commercial Use: Six more houses sealed by CDA
“We will continue to stop the nonconforming use of houses,” says CDA spokesperson.
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International Mountain Day: Students from across the country put up a thrilling show
Event held to raise awareness about conservation of mountains, other natural resources.
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SZABMU: EPI takes back seat to new medical varsity
The university expected to be inaugurated on December 24.
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Concluding ceremony: For women empowerment, women parliamentarians held in esteem
FJWU and British Council complete capacity-building project.
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From Muzaffarabad, eight women turn paper into miracles
65 items were put up on sale at the exhibit.
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CDA starts uplift work in Margalla Hills
Social uplift programs to run in partnership with NRSP; medical camp held.
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Superseded bureaucrats: Full court to hear cases of illegal promotions
CJ Rehman was hearing a petition filed against bureaucrats promoted in the past few years.
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Ephedrine quota case: Three of principal accused granted bail
Former health DG, two pharmaceutical company heads claim transactions were by the book.
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Image management: Nation branding series concludes at NUST
Shabash Pakistan is a series of three one-day sessions scheduled for NUST, Bahria, COMSATS and Air University.
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Growth: RMS wins award
The event was attended by many dignitaries, businessmen and entrepreneurs from all over the world.
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Crime: Four held on drugs, liquor charges
Separate cases have been registered against them under the relevant laws and investigation is underway.
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Change: NLA director general retires
Anwar handed over the charge to Dr Rashid Hameed in a ceremony organised by the department.
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Seminar: Chitral youth appeal to protect forests
Paintings and pictures of district’s forest-covered mountains were put on display during the seminar.
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Leaking fumes: Gas explosion leaves woman dead
The woman and her children sustained injuries, while two rooms of the house were also damaged.
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Militant attack: Boys’ school blown up in Khyber Agency
“The school was closed due to the on-going military operation in the tehsil,” says official.
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Dumped bodies: PHC seeks GHQ’s intervention, asks officials to probe killing
The bench asked the inquiry board to collect information about under whose custody Anar Gull was being kept.
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Forged degree case: Court cancels supplementary application of K-P sports minister
On October 17, the court issued an arrest warrant for the minister when he failed to appear at the hearing.
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‘Mobilising’ literature: Pukhtun literati recall their Muse on conference calls
Classical pieces of fiction or poetry, to original work recited by participants is discussed in these calls.
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Flouting rules: Rejected CNG cylinders flood market
Under safety rules, 6,500 such cylinders were to be confiscated.
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Bilateral talks: France pledges help in energy, education
Presidents Zardari and Hollande discuss security and stability in the region.
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Sail-less: Dual nationality bill likely to stay on the shelf
Without ANP support, govt forced to remove bill from agenda of today’s Senate session.
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Illegal construction: Marriage hall demolished
The building plan for the structure had also not been approved by the LDA.
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Road rage: ‘Install cameras to catch violators’
Basit says that installing cameras would make drivers behave better.
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Appointment: LHC moved against Farooqi
Petitioner says that the appointment of Farooqi had been made on political grounds and in violation of merit.
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Sukkur short-listed for ILO’s assistance programme
Muhammad Owais says the project is being run under technical assistance from ILO.
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Information ministry should be audited, says PML-N leader
Nehal Hashmi hits back at Sharjeel Memon after Memon amplified his criticism over the Asghar Khan case.
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Remain united, Altaf tells party workers
Altaf Hussain calls party workers to remain united, regardless of what conspiracies come their way.
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PTI challenges MQM’s ‘fake mandate’
PTI leader Syed Hafeezuddin claims PTI will not form an alliance with the MQM.
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Kalabagh dam: ‘Sindh to ask CCI to review decision’
Sindh law minister Soomro terms issue of Kalabagh Dam's construction a conspiracy.
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Cough Syrup Case: AD&SJ summons police record for December 14
A police official appeared before the court but did not produce the record.
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Wali Babar case: Policeman who seized suspect’s car testifies
Proceedings started Tuesday after the Dec 4 hearing was rescheduled.
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Need for speed: KCR to cut travel time by half
Japanese team expected to visit soon, funds to be released in March.
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Poisonous pills: Teen commits suicide
Parents broke the door and took the girl to a nearby hospital.
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Power theft: FESCO finds more than 4,400 cases
FESCO spokesperson says that these units had stolen power worth Rs29.3 million.
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Custody row: Child handed over to mother
Petitioner had filed the petition saying that her husband had thrown her out of their house and kept their daughter
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Asi vacancies: 400 declared ineligible
865 passed the written exam and were interviewed in Lahore.
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Children of labourers show they can shine brighter with pencils than brooms
National Rural Support Programme will fund them till they sit for the Matric exams.
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Export zones: Departments directed to shift to alternative energy
According to a survey, up to 25 megawatts of power or natural gas can be generated if the waste is utilised as fuel.
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Pakistan grab bronze at youth scrabble
Team also clinches award for highest single move score at world championship.